Madinah Trip

Madinah

Trip

By Wejdan Khan

Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher

TKS students reach new heights - spiritually and physically

During November 25-27, TKS students (G9-12) embarked on a spiritually awakening journey to Al Madinah, the second holiest city in Islam. Madinah was home to Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) and his family. It is also the city where he died and the gravesite (Al Rawdah) remains in Al Masjid Alnabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).

Upon arrival, students prayed in Masjid Quba, after which they set off to explore the Madinian desert. Students and chaperones put their physical strength to the test as they hiked up rocky mountains and down valleys. The excursion was well worth coming back to a traditional “Madinee” feast of “Arabi” rice and lamb, Samboosa, and mint tea “Shai habag”.

This special trip was enriched with Friday prayers in Almasjid Alnabawi and a visit to the Prophet’s gravesite “AlRawdah.” Students also visited a bird sanctuary, the museum that showcased the Prophet’s (PBUH) life, and the iconic Madinah Mint market.

It was definitely an unforgettable trip on many levels and students returned motivated to dedicate more time to self-reflection and improvement.

Did you know?

-Praying in Masjid Quba is equivalent to doing Umrah (Pilgrimage to Makkah)? -Black Ajwa dates only grow in Madinah and nowhere else in the world - they are said to have healing properties.

Al Masjid Alnabawi